Lead Human Resources Specialist

Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: DHS Headquarters
• Department: Department of Homeland Security
• Location: Springfield, Virginia
• Salary: $121785 – $158322/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-09-28
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-02

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Job Summary

Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO), Human Resources Management and Services (HRMS) The primary purpose of this position is to perform HR payroll and processing duties and serve as team lead providing oversight, advisory services, and support for payroll, processing and automated time and attendance programs. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Key Responsibilities

As a Lead Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-13, your typical work assignments may include: Leading and collaborating with management in employing change process concepts and techniques by assessing organizational readiness for change. Marketing organizational awareness and leading change initiatives.

Planning, organizing and directing team work and in negotiating effectively with management to accept and implement HR recommendations that involve substantial agency resources. Developing recommendations for legislation that would modify the way the agency conducts its HR programs, and evaluating new or modified legislation and regulations for their impact on existing programs.

Evaluating and making recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for complex payroll and processing agency HR projects. All DHS announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements & Education

Not Applicable

Contact

CHERI.GARCIA@hq.dhs.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with DHS Headquarters, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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